FDA Reiterates Regulations for the Use of Fluorinated Polyethylene in Food Contact Containers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a letter to the industry reminding businesses that only certain fluorinated polyethylene containers are allowed for food contact use. The letter is intended for food manufacturers that use these containers, as well as food packaging manufacturers that produce or distribute these types of containers.
FDA took this step to ensure that food packaging manufacturers that produce, use, or distribute fluorinated polyethylene food contact containers are aware of the FDA’s regulation pertaining to requirements for fluorinating polyethylene containers used with food.